Sketches, Coats and Wraps, circa 1920-1925, v.75, 1920s
Scope and Contents
Loose 91 sketches of Coats and Wraps bulk from mid-1920s, (old-volume .75). In addition to the original drawings there are black and white photocopies of sketches [See: --US.NNFIT.SC.1.2.2.1-3 for originals] from late mid to late 1920s; many of these sketches are signed by Ethel Rabin, who worked for Berley Studios, a fashion drawing subscription service. Some of the designs seem to be from mid 1920s. .33 has a note "Jean Patou Coat 1925". Cloche hat accessorises some of the designs. Of note are designs of textiles with patterns and embroidery of far east are focus of some of the designs - .45, .49, .52, .53, .62, this is not an exhaustive list) Few signed by Louise Schabacker; eight drawings stamped with "Lucile Staff, Inc" (.63, .64, .66, .67, .68, .69, .71, .72, .85) In many drawings a woman has a red hair. Some notes with customers' names "Evelyn McHorter Miss R. Beatly", "Miss Hopkins"; some carry notes regarding prices and materials .86 "Furr Extra Price $375."; last sketch .91 has a stage note "1st Act"
Dates
- Creation: 1920s
Creator
- From the Collection: Duff Gordon, Lucy, Lady (1863-1935) (Person)
- From the Collection: Lucile Ltd. (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
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Full Extent
From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 14 linear feet Photographs, sketches, photographs of sketches, brochures, newspaper and magazine clippings, records, advertisements, fashion plates, fashion illustrations, photo transfers, scrapbooks
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Pages are brittle and discolored. Tears are present in leaves.
Physical Description
91 sketch, 91 leaf
General
Published
Processing Information
old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16 - box 1 - Theatrical and Couture Photographs & Sketches (teens - 1925)
Processing Information
old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.1 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.2.1; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.2 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.3.2; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.3 - MOVED TO--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.2.1; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.4 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.2.2.25; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.6 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.5.2; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.7 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.2.2.28; old-US.NNFIT.SC.1.1.1.16.8 - MOVED to--US.NNFIT.SC.1.3.1.1;
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository